How far is Mayflower, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Mayflower, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.79 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.7 mi
199.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Mayflower.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.7 mi
Kilometers
199.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.79 mi
Kilometers
271.64 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayflower
2026-05-01T18:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayflower
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mayflower
84.3 mi
01h 18m
To Fayetteville
84.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mayflower and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayflower and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carroll Road

    582 ft · 29 sec · Carroll Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mayflower Bypass

    1661 ft · 33 sec · Mayflower Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    122.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayflower and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayflower Bypass
123 mi · 73%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 24%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Mayflower Bypass

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 18m from Mayflower
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mayflower and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mayflower to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Mayflower and 84.5 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mayflower and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayflower and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 123.7 mi (199.08 km).

Mayflower

#1 Mayflower

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates34.9570300, -92.4273800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Miller Street (-92.42739, 34.956914)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.55 L · about $22.57
Round trip
$45.14
11.92 gal · 45.1 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.57 $45.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.38 $50.77
Premium $4.63 $27.57 $55.13
Diesel $5.42 $32.27 $64.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayflower and Fayetteville. The current time is 18:23:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.